DFG New Regs.

[jletsinger]

California Department of Fish and Game News Release
February 24, 2010
Contact: Scott Barrow, Fisheries Branch, 916-445-7600
DFG Office of Communications, 916-322-8911

New sport fishing regulations take effect March 1

The California Fish and Game Commission has adopted the following
changes to sport fishing regulations. All take effect and will be
enforced starting March 1, 2010.

Display of Sport Fishing License is Not Required
Anglers will no longer have to display their sport fishing license on
their outer clothing above the waist, but their sport fishing license
must still be in their possession while fishing.

Sturgeon Fishing Closure on Upper Sacramento River
There will a year-round closure to sturgeon fishing on the Sacramento
River from the Keswick Dam (Shasta County, west of Redding) to the Hwy
162 Bridge (near Butte City). The use of wire leaders or any type of
shrimp or lamprey bait is also prohibited in this area.

Spiny Lobster
Spiny lobster must be kept in a whole, measurable condition until it is
being prepared for consumption. See Section 29.90(e).

Increased Bag and Possession Limits for Hatchery Trout and Steelhead
The statewide bag and possession limits were raised to two fish per day
and four fish in possession. These increased limits will be in place for
all rivers and streams where the take of hatchery trout or steelhead is
presently allowed except for the Feather, Klamath and Mokelumne rivers.
Refer to the Section 7.50 of the regulations for each individual reach.

New Rules for the Smith River
Only barbless hooks will be allowed in all reaches of the Smith River.
The “Klamath-Trinity Salmon Report Cardâ€

[MikeV]

We have Lamprey here on the West Coast? The same scurge of the great lakes? I would think that there would be no limit on the take of those parasites!!

[BuckSnort]

Nice!

Glad this went through...Now I can keep my license in my wallet and know that it will always be with me and not pinned to a hat or sweater I left at home..